Employment Specialist II

opportunities; Oakdale (MN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Opportunity Partners is seeking an Employment Specialist II to coordinate and support people with disabilities in independent employment across the East Metro: North St Paul, Woodbury, and St Paul communities. You will help individuals grow skills and achieve maximum independence.

Schedule is Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, with a wage of $19.00 to $20.25 per hour based on experience. You will conduct intake, develop support plans, and collaborate with IDT members to ensure effective

Qualifications

• Must have valid driver’s license.
• Bachelor’s degree in human services, education, or health related field plus 1 year of full-time experience.
• Associate degree in field related to human services, education, or health with 2 years of full-time experience.
• Diploma in field related to human services, education, or health with 3 years of full-time experience.
• Minimum of 50 hours of education/training plus four years of relevant full-time work experience under supervision.

Responsibilities

• Assist individuals with securing community-based employment according to their preferences and Employment Plan.
• Assess and document the need for support/training and provide on-site training.
• Provide case management so that services are initiated, evaluated and communicated to internal teams.
• Develop and coordinate a plan identifying employment strengths to help individuals succeed.
• Market services to employers to obtain referrals for placement and related services.
• Complete intake and annual paperwork to meet billing requirements.
• Help individuals develop work skills in real life settings and grow their independence.
• Support individuals in finding meaningful jobs and developing social skills.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in human services, education, or health related field

Associate degree in field related to human services, education, or health

Diploma in a field related to human services, education, or health

50 hours of education and training related to human services, education, or health and four years of full-time work experience

Job description

Why Opportunity Partners?

As one of the most respected nonprofits in the Twin Cities, Opportunity Partners delivers award-winning, mission-driven services for adults with disabilities. When you work at Opportunity Partners, you Do Work That Matters – you improve the lives of individuals and families in our community. The important work you do brings joy to others and gives you a feeling of accomplishment and fulfillment.

We’re seeking caring and dedicated individuals who want to Do Work That Matters by supporting people in employment, enrichment, or residential settings. Our inclusive, supportive work environment values and celebrates employees, along with the people we serve.

Our staff enjoy full benefits, opportunities for career growth, and flexible work schedules designed to support a healthy work-life balance. Choose one of our multiple locations throughout Minneapolis and its suburbs.

Become a team member and Do Work That Matters.

Job Summary:

As an Employment Specialist II, you will coordinate and help support our people with disabilities with independent employment in the East Metro: North St Paul, Woodbury, and St Paul community. You will help our people with disabilities grow their skills and gain independence to the greatest extent possible.

• Schedule: Monday to Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM
• Wage: $19.00 to $20.25 per hour based upon years of experience

How will you make a difference?

As part of team, you will help our people with disabilities in the following areas:

• Assist individuals with securing community-based employment according to their preferences and as agreed in the Employment Plan.
• Assess and document the need for support/training and providing on-site training according to the individuals preferences and needs.
• Provides case management so that services are initiated, provided, evaluated and communicated effectively both internally and to IDT members.
• Develop and coordinate a support plan that identifies the employment strengths to make people with disabilities successful in their independent employment.
• Markets services to potential employers to assist people with disabilities in obtaining and securing community-based independent employment. Markets services to both external and internal referral sources to obtain referrals for placement and other related services.
• Complete intake and annual paperwork to meet billing requirements.
• Assist our people with disabilities develop and enhance their work skills in real life situations
• Bring meaning to their lives by having a job that they enjoy
• Grow and develop their social skills

What will you bring to Opportunity Partners?

A desire to make a difference in the lives of our people with disabilities!

• Valid Driver’s license
• A designated coordinator may have a baccalaureate degree in a field related to human services, education, or health and one year of full-time work experience providing direct care services to persons with disabilities or persons aged 65 and older or equivalent work experience providing care or education to vulnerable adults or children.
• A designated coordinator may have an associate degree in a field related to human services, education, or health and two years of full-time work experience providing direct care services to persons with disabilities or persons aged 65 and older, or equivalent work experience providing care or education to vulnerable adults or children.
• A designated coordinator may have a diploma in a field related to human services, education, or health from an accredited postsecondary institution and three years of full-time work experience providing direct care services to persons with disabilities or persons aged 65 or older or equivalent work experience providing care or education to vulnerable adults or children.
• A minimum of 50 hours of education and training related to human services, education, or health and four years full-time work experience providing direct care services to persons with disabilities or persons aged 65 and older or equivalent work experience providing care or education to vulnerable adults or children and is under the supervision of staff person who meets the designated coordinator qualifications listed above.

Opportunity Partners is an Equal Opportunity employer committed to affirmative action and a welcoming environment for people of diverse communities. Our call to advance diversity, equity and inclusion is rooted in our organizational values and in our mission.